Invitation

I am delighted to invite you to attend the International Conference of the 20th anniversary of the Foundation of Institute for Mediterranean Studies (IMS). On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I look forward to welcoming you in Busan, Republic of Korea from March 24 to 26, 2016.
In December 1997, IMS is founded with research interests on general aspects of civilizations and of promote academic exchange in the diverse fields of Mediterranean Studies. IMS was selected as one of the members of Humanities Korea Project supported by the National Research Foundation from 2007. The Humanities Korea Project is to foster studies in liberal arts. IMS receives sponsor each year from the Korean Government to promote research that will advance the boundaries of Liberal Arts and International Area Studies. It may be mentioned that IMS secured this project amidst tough competition from more than fifty research institutions and consortiums.
As a result of various international activities and thanks to the contributions of junior scholars who have done Mediterranean studies at many universities around the world and later returned to Korea, the IMS has been able to increase this visibility on the international stage.
This conference will bring together researchers and educators from around world who are engaged in the Mediterranean Studies. Plan to join us at what will be a memorable international event.

Sincerely,

Byoung Joo HAH
President of Conference
Organizing Committee

Themes

Mediterranean Cities: Social mobility and intercultural dialogues

Ubiquitous in the evolving landscape of Mediterranean civilizations, cities provide a space of collective habitation, religious worship and political governance as well as a contemporary art and cultural centre. How did cities emerge within the frame of Mediterranean histories/historiographies, what questions do the cities and their literary, linguistic, artistic and visual representations raise, and how can they inform the ways that communities and space, new and old, enable us to think in more complex ways about diasporic neighborhoods and the pluralisation of culture in the Mediterranean?

From 9.14 to 9.15, Institute for Mediterranean Studies of Busan University of Foreign Studies will hold the 2018 annual conference.

This conference will be an open academic forum for interdisciplinary discussion and dialogue between domestic and international Mediterranean researchers and digital convergence researchers.

Call for Abstracts

Abstracts for the session themes received by June 29, 2018 will be considered under the standard review process. The format and submission guidelines will be available at www.imsmdb.com/icims.html. Abstracts should be between 250 and 500 words.

Official Languages

Official languages of the congress are English and Korean

Accommodations

There are several selections of hotels blocked for 2018 Annual Conference of IMS participants centrally located and close to the venue. The Main hotel for the Conference is Crown HARBER HOTEL BUSAN (click)

Window on Korea

Korea, lying in the north eastern part of the Asian continent, is a country where a unique and homogeneous culture has been forged by a 5,000 year heritage. Korea's warm-hearted people are ready to welcome you in to a world of tradition, culture, and art that helped to form the foundation for the world-renowned Hallyu (Korean Wave). Enjoy a myriad of healthy, flavorful food and some of the world's most advanced information technology. With many wonderful opportunities, there is something in store for everyone. Korea is sure to offer you a unique and unforgettable experience.
Following an optional walking tour of Busan, a number of special events are being planned for Conference participants that will highlight the unique cultural aspects of Busan.